- Dilated Peoples
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Dilated Peoples Origin Los Angeles, United States Genres Hip hop Years active 1992–present Labels Capitol/EMI Records
Expansion Team
ABB
Decon MediaAssociated acts Defari, Tha Alkaholiks, Cypress Hill, The Alchemist, Planet Asia, Aceyalone, The Visionaries, Swollen Members, B-Real Website www.dilatedpeoples.com Members Evidence
DJ Babu
Rakaa IriscienceDilated Peoples is an American hip hop group from Los Angeles, California. The group achieved notability in the underground hip hop community,[citation needed] although they have had little mainstream success in the US, with the exception of the song "This Way," a 2004 collaboration with Kanye West and Xzibit appearing in the music video. They reached the Top 40 of the UK Singles Chart with two tracks, "This Way" and "Worst Comes to Worst."[1] Their members include DJ Babu (producer/DJ), Evidence (emcee-producer) and Rakaa Iriscience (emcee)[2] The group also received a publicity spike after their track "Who's Who" appeared on the racing video game, Need for Speed: Underground in 2003.
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History
Its members, DJ Babu from the DJ crew Beat Junkies; Evidence; and Rakaa joined together in 1992 and released "Third Degree" (1997) and "Work the Angles"(1998) on ABB Records, developing a solid fan base in the underground hip hop community. They had previously recorded an album titled "Imagery, Battle Hymns & Political Poetry" that was never released (1995), although many fans still have it on bootlegged tapes. The group eventually signed with Capitol Records[3] and released The Platform (2000) to more critical acclaim.
The second album, Expansion Team, was released in 2001 led by The Alchemist-produced "Worst Comes to Worst," which utilized a vocal sample from Mobb Deep's "Survival of the Fittest" and a musical sample from William Bell's "I Forgot to be Your Lover". Expansion Team debuted at #8 on the US Billboard R&B Albums chart and #36 on the Billboard 200.[4] The group's third album, Neighborhood Watch, was released in 2004 and debuted at #55 on the Billboard 200, selling 143,000 copies in the United States.[5] In addition to the Kanye West produced single, "This Way," it featured the singles "Who's Who?" and "Sorry? OK", which were also included as tracks on the Need for Speed: Underground and SSX 3 soundtracks, and peaked at #35 on the UK Singles Chart.[1] The fourth album, 20/20, was released in 2006; the debut single, "Back Again", was featured on the Fight Night Round 3 soundtrack. This is the third EA Games soundtrack on which the group has been featured. "Back Again" is also featured on Sony's MLB 06: The Show. 20/20 was the group's "farewell" album on Capitol Records, ending a four album recording contract.
They also work with the underground hip hop group, Global Warning, who originated in Anaheim.
Collaborations
Dilated Peoples are affiliated with fellow West Coast hip hop group tha Alkaholiks. The Liks appeared on The Platform on the track "Right On" and Expansion Team on "Heavy Rotation." The group also collaborated frequently with west coast emcees Defari and Amad Jamal (an Urban Umpires member) and helped to launch their careers. Defari made one appearance on each Dilated Peoples' album: "Ear Drums Pop (Remix)" on The Platform; "Defari Interlude" on Expansion Team; "Closed Session" on Neighborhood Watch; and "Olde English" on 20/20. Dilated Peoples also made multiple appearances on Defari's album Odds & Evens. Another Dilated associate is their long-time producer, the Alchemist, who produced five songs on The Platform, three songs on Expansion Team, four songs on Neighborhood Watch, and two songs on 20/20. Dilated Peoples was featured on a song on the Alchemists' 1st Infantry. Rakaa also made a guest appearance on the song "Trance Fat" on Looptroop's album, Good Things, and on the song "Zet 't Blauw" from the Dutch rapper Jerome XL's 2010 album, De laatste dag.
In an emotional interview on Conspiracy Worldwide Radio, Evidence discussed the status of Dilated Peoples and their relationship as a group. He also went on to enthuse about their new album, 'Directors Of Photography'.[6]
Discography
Albums
Album information The Platform - Released: May 23, 2000
- Billboard 200 chart position: #74
- R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #30
- Singles: "Work the Angles", "The Platform"/"Annihilation", "The Platform (Erick Sermon Remix)", "No Retreat"/"Expanding Man"/"Last Line of Defense"
Expansion Team - Released: October 23, 2001
- Billboard 200 chart position: #36
- R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #8
- UK Albums Chart position: #55[1]
- Singles: "Worst Comes to Worst", "Live on Stage"/"Clockwork"
Neighborhood Watch - Released: April 6, 2004
- Billboard 200 chart position: #55
- R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #16
- Singles: "Marathon", "Poisonous"/"Love & War", "This Way"
20/20 - Released: February 21, 2006
- Billboard 200 chart position: #97
- R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #35
- Singles: "Back Again"/"Rapid Transit", "You Can't Hide, You Can't Run"/"Kindness for Weakness"
The Release Party - Released: July 31, 2007
- Billboard 200 chart position: ?
- R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: ?
- Singles: "Spit It Clearly/The Release Party"
Director of Photography - Released:?
- Billboard 200 chart position: #TBR
- R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #TBR
- Singles: ?
Singles
Year Song Chart positions US US R&B US Rap US Top 40 UK[1] 1997 "Third Degree" — — — — — 1998 "Work the Angles" — — — — — 2000 "No Retreat" — 86 — — — "The Platform" — 54 25 — — 2001 "Worst Comes to Worst" 123 59 — — 29 2004 "This Way" (featuring. Kanye West) 78 41 22 20 35 2004 "Love And War" 65 43 34 — — 2005 "Back Again" — 114 — — — 2006 "You Can't Hide, You Can't Run" — — — — — 2007 "Spit It Clearly" — — — — — References
- ^ a b c d Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 155. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ Allmusic Biography
- ^ CMJ New Music Monthly, June 2000, no. 88, p.32
- ^ Dilated Peoples To Headline 'scratch Tour, Allbusiness.com
- ^ Dilated Peoples 'Back Again' With New Album, Billboard
- ^ http://conspiracyworldwide.podomatic.com/entry/index/2010-12-11T06_08_14-08_00/ Slaine Uncensored Radio Interview
External links
Categories:- American hip hop groups
- Capitol Records artists
- Musical groups from Los Angeles, California
- West Coast hip hop groups
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